Charles Whittington

Badge & Banter

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An overview of the Lawton Police Department our community, culture and other topics told by people who wear the badge.

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Charles Whittington

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Badge & Banter Episode #12 08.01.2026 17:28

CPA- Featuring Sgt. Daniels and Miles from the Community Policing Division! We’ll be talking all about the upcoming Citizens Police Academy...what to expect, how it works, and why you don’t want to miss it. Interested in signing up for the CPA? Click the link below to register: https://forms.office.com/g/gPjpeFiwid

Badge and Banter Episode #11 with Tara and Caitlin 03.10.2025 1:06:58

We’re excited to welcome Tarra and Caitlin to the podcast! They’ll be joining us to talk about their roles in news media and publicinformation as well as how they work alongside Lawton PD and other firstresponders when it matters most.

Comanche County Emergency Management 25.06.2025 46:36

Thad and Alana join Charlie to discuss the roles of Emergency Management when they are needed the most.

The rebranded Special Victims Unit and sexual assault awareness month 28.03.2025 47:50

Charlie Caitlin and Ashley discuss events coming up in April for sexual assault awareness month the rebranded SVU as well as programs and functions across SW Oklahoma.

Internal Affairs and the Oklahoma Pension with Captain Mason 12.03.2025 38:16

Badge and Banter Episode #8 is now available . Captain Mason and Charlie will discuss the Internal Affairs position aswell as retirement plans for the pension system and LPD. Thank you to all thecitizens and community members that have made Badge and Banter such a success. If you have topics you would like to cover or guest ideasfor the show please let us know in the comments.

Badge and Banter Episode #7 with Lawton Police Department's Captain Henderson 17.01.2025 47:50

Charlie and Captain Henderson discuss their time in the Community Policing Division as well as Henderson's ties to Cameron University.

Badge and Banter # 6 Cowboy Robbie and Rapid Fire Q and A with Josh 13.12.2024 1:01:09

Detective Meurant and Gardner talk about academy training sections as well some of their favorite hobbies.

Happy Thanksgiving 27.11.2024 38:21

Caitlin Ryan and Charlie discuss upcoming events as well as favorite Thanksgiving day foods.

CIT and the Holiday Parade 20.11.2024 1:23:06

We discuss Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Partnership with mental health providers and the Holiday in the Park Parade.

Badge & Banter Episode #3 Officers Jessie and Ocasio 13.11.2024 26:39

Officers Jessie and Ocasio discuss their first year on LPD and their sneakerhead and trail riding hobbies.

Badge and Banter Episode #2 Bass Master Brian 06.11.2024 40:46

In this episode Lt. Brian Shotts talks about his lateral process to LPD as well as going pro as a bass fisherman.

Lawton Police Department - Badge and Banter -Here We Are 30.10.2024 30:02

A podcast created by the Lawton Police Department to educate and inform the community. We focus on our officers, our culture and the citizens we serve. For more information on episodes or about the Lawton Police Department, contact us at lawtonpdpio@lawtonok.gov Chief James Smith and Albert Johnson Jr. talk with Lt. Charles Whittington about what to expect from Badge and Banter.